We covered the first book of Sabaa Tahir’s buzzy Ember Quartet, and we have thoughts! Laia is from the Scholar class, an enslaved group struggling to exist under the heavy heel of the Martials. Elias has been raised to be a soulless Martial warrior, a Mask, but he longs to escape. Their lives become intertwined as they explore the Resistance, attem…

Lock up your dibbuns! The Books & Badgers crew is back for yet another breakdown of Act One: Enter the Players. We discuss the mysterious Marlfox clan and spend way too much time figuring out the timeline of characters and find a new character to hate. Who might it be? You have to listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

The crew is back together to give our official review of The Long Patrol and are joined by special guest T.H. Wall. We discuss the good, bad, and in-between of this book with our official rating at the end. How will this book stack up against the rest? You have to listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Hosts Trevor & Collin close out the Long Patrol with their discussion of Book Three: The Ridge! They excitedly talk about the conclusion of this book with some of the highest highs and lowest lows. They also nominated the best chapter Brian Jacques has ever written, which I am sure won't be controversial at all! Give a listen to find out more! Host…

So it's arrived, the final portion of the last book. What do we think about all of this, and why is Uggo a goober? Join Braden, Matthias, KD and Pete on this ultimate section! Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.…

Instead of cooking tonight, what don't we just order takeout? Come join KD, Braden, Pete and Matthias to see what Redwall-esqe or at least Redwall-adjacent food. Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.By [email protected]

In which DRAGON BABIES COVERS A BOOK ABOUT DRAGON BABIES. This gorgeous opening to the Dragon Chronicles sees Kaeldra nurturing and protecting draclings through endless peril and predatory dudes. We discuss domesticity in fantasy, our changing feelings about married ‘n’ pregnant endings, and the cruel loss that takes place in the third act and has …

Hosts Trevor and Collin discuss more of The Long Patrol with Book Two: A Gathering of Warriors! In this episode, we discuss Damug's mixed motivations and what exactly the warrior of Redwall is supposed to do when a 'snake' is found in the deep depths of the Abbey. We also slowly slip into madness as the episode continues. Is it dry ditch fever agai…

Hosts Collin & Trevor kick off season 10 with a rousing discussion of book one: The Runaway Recruit! We dive into Tammo's antics and discuss our horrid experiences reading poetry to our wives. It's an adventure you don't want to miss! Rubbadub! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The Books & Badgers crew is back together to give our official review of The Pearls of Lutra -- joined by our special guest Slagar the Cruel (Pom Puma Dragon)! We discuss the greats of this book and may have some controversy about the ending. You'll have to give a listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In their continuing coverage of The Pearls of Lutra, William and Trevor talk about the highs and lows of the novel's conclusion, including a discussion of their favorite cinematic moments, Jacques's representation of revenge and mercy, and the moment "When Tears Are Shed." Credits: Podcastle Music Cover art by GojuChrisa Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

In season 9, episode 2 Trevor and William get completely flummoxed by Jacques' doling out of plot armor, the incredible competence of Marty the Warrior, and the...hold on...Rasconza and Ublaz are STILL going at it!? Music credit: Podcastle Music, JoelFazhari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In which we take to the sea, learn more about 19-century whaling than we wanted to know and scream DIDO TWITE from the rooftops! The third book in Joan Aiken’s Wolves Chronicles makes Dido the deserving protagonist as she frees other little girls from emotional and societal expectations. We wrestle with vague memories of Nantucket as we discuss the…

We’re returning to Luster with book 2 of Bruce Coville’s Unicorn Chronicles! Cara gets into complex lineage tangles, prismatic prisons, and more sparkly magical talismans than our 12-year-old hearts could handle. We discuss how this series inspired Madeleine’s early writing, the lure of the hearth versus the mystery of the unknown, and why the Squi…

Well, this middle part is at least more interesting. Join Pete, Matthias, and KD as we start to see what antics hares can get up to. Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.By [email protected]

Tracy Lynn’s take on Snow White is frightening, enchanting and endlessly rereadable. Jessica escapes her cruel stepmother’s alchemy-fueled attempts on her life and finds respite with human-animal outcasts in the alleys of London. But when her stepmother reappears and promises she’s changed, tragedy strikes. We discuss whether the stepmother is real…

It’s time for Kamet and Costis’ Excellent Adventure! Thick as Thieves sets us up for the conclusion of the exceptional Queen’s Thief series while delivering plenty of hijinks, angst, machinations and roast caggi along the way. Kamet and Costis learn about themselves and each other as they evade slavers, the emperors guard, malicious strangers and p…

Hobey ho! We’re continuing D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series with The Lost City of Faar. We travel with the steadfast Bobby to water world Cloral, where we learn about water-powered tech, gain a friend and ultimately lose a crucial ally. Grace and Madeleine discuss the wild tonal shifts, 90’s kid energy and action-packed pacing that make this series …

In this edition of the podcast, I sat down with independent filmmaker and writer Nic Curcio we discussed his early writing journey, some of his views and takes on the craft of writing. Along with a few other things as wellBy Marcelo Inostroza

We’re celebrating Halloween with a return to the icons that started it all: Celtic witch effigies! Greenwitch continues the exquisite Dark is Rising Sequence by throwing us for a weird, wonderful loop - forget the big stakes Light vs. Dark battle, let’s narrow in on a wayward angry painter and a spring holiday in Trewissick. The Drew children and W…

Kicking off Season Nine of the show, Trevor Williamson and William Sterling jump into The Pearls of Lutra's Book One: "Six Tears for an Abbot." How does this book one stack up to Jacques' previous outings? What new ideas does he have for readers to explore? What makes for an interesting hero or protagonist? Does Martin II live up to his forebear's …

In this edition of the show I discussed the true horror of throwing oneself off of the creative cliff as a disabled storyteller. realising at the bottom there is no net theoretically speaking.By Marcelo Inostroza

Franny Billingsley’s debut novel Well Wished is alternately eerie and joyful, filled with natural wonder and existential dread. The residents of Bishop Mayne live under their cruel wishing well’s thrall… but why?? We discuss the realistic childhood friendship at the center of the book, shifting from friend to foe as they swap bodies (and one refuse…

Down with Pirate King Gabool, up with prophetic bells! We’re covering Mariel of Redwall, by Brian Jacques. Although this is our third episode on a Redwall book, we still have a significant amount of puzzling to do over the relative size of things, the meaning of different creatures’ dialects, badger supremacy and the greensap milk of it all. Enter …

The Books & Badgers crew lifts the "Veil" in this review episode of Outcast of Redwall. We are joined by special guest Kyle Stück of ominous.media. We discuss the great highs and deep valleys of this book and give our official scores of our favorite heroes, villains, and book rating. Be sure to check out Hallowed, available on Kickstarter - https:/…

The final book, The Rogue Crew, has arrived. Join Pete, Matthias, KD and Braden as we start to see what this one's about. Is it as disappointing as some people have indicated, especially since it came out posthumously. Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International Lic…

in this edition of my show I sit down with independent filmmaker and producer Philip A. Leavenworth we discussed his approach to writing producing and his trials and tribulations when starting his own independent film company. Along with many other things as wellBy Marcelo Inostroza

Good cop William Sterling and bad Cop host Collin wrap up book three of Outcast of Redwall. We discuss the good and not so good of Veil's storyline and the "dramatic" fight between Sunflash the Mace and Swartt Sixclaw. It's another packed episode, so be sure to give a listen before our official review episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

In this episode, hosts William Sterling and Collin cover Book Two: A Broken Trust. This is a very controversial episode where we discuss author Jacques characterization of Veil and what he means to the greater good of Redwall. We finally get to the heart of this book and it gets a bit opinionated! Did the Redwall crew do the right thing? Will Veil …

We’re continuing Bree’s fraught journey through the Legendborn world with Bloodmarked! Tracy Deonn’s followup to Legendborn takes Bree far from UNC and the Arthurian Order and into her ancestors’ other magical communities. There are so many hot magical boys and SO MUCH PLOT and by the end we need an aether shot at The Crossroads. We debate cambion …

New season, new episode! Hosts Collin & William Sterling cover book one of Outcast of Redwall. We discuss the introduction of Sunflash the Mace and his rivalry with Swartt Sixclaw and how Jacques diverges from books past with this one. Is it better? Is it worse? Is there a Shadow trope? Listen in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

So we finish Act 3 of The Lost Legends of Redwall; join Pete, Braden and Matthias as we wrap this story. Will we finally see Cluny, Redwall, or interact with other canon characters besides Cheesetheif? What happens to the stoat's homes Come find out. Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-Non…

The Books & Badgers cast is back to discuss the good and not so good in this season's review episode. Will the cast ever agree on anything? Will friendships be broken? Will Trevor ever find love for Dandin in his heart? Listen in to find out and hear our official scores of The Bellmaker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this edition of the show, I sit down with screenplay writer, Paul Guyot we discussed his long, extensive career his own process, and his advice for inspiring writers. Along with a deep dive into his time, as show runner of the TV series, the librarians. As well as a few other thingsBy Marcelo Inostroza

We’re spending the summer at Gone-Away Lake! Elizabeth Enright’s classic story of creating your own adventure is rich with wish-fulfillment fantasy. Enright brings cousins Portia, Julian and Foster to life as they tromp through swampland, evade the Gulper and befriend Min and Pin, kindly siblings living out of time. We discuss the decline of Americ…

In this episode, hosts Trevor and Collin wrap up The Bellmaker with Book Three: Southsward! We discuss the incredibly fast pace and the grand battle at Castle Floret. We discuss Blaggut's importance to the Redwall series and speculate widely on Jaques intended commentary. We wrap up the episode with a glimpse of our thoughts on the book as we prepa…

In this weeks episode, hosts Trevor and Collin discuss the best book two so far - The Pearl Queen. We laugh at the dibbuns antics with Blaggut and Cap'n Slipp, gush over Jaques "cool" writing, and make our case for Captain Finnbarr to be the next Dominic Toretto. It's as action packed as a Fast & Furious movie! Don't believe me? Tune in to find out…

We’re continuing Diana Wynne Jones’ beloved Chestomanci series with The Lives of Christopher Chant! We follow Christopher as he journeys through the Anywheres, chafes under the controlling adults in his life, and dedicates himself to cricket and cricket alone. A romp, a revelation, the best time we’ve had in quite a while - you owe it to yourself t…

In this episode, hosts Collin and Trevor discuss book one of The Bellmaker. We dive right into the confusing introduction of this book, groan about Dandin, gush about a shifty pirate and learn more about Collin's childhood. There is no way we get off topic in this episode, right? Give a listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

We're returning to Valdemar with Magic’s Promise, by Mercedes Lackey! In his second book, Vanyel is 12 years older but perhaps not wiser as he struggles to move past his lover Tylendel’s tragic death. While attempting to find some rest at his family’s home (and mostly just finding homophobia), Vanyel and his companion Yfandes are pulled into a myst…

It's review time! In this special episode, the Books & Badgers crew welcomes Brandon Applegate of Hungry Shadow Press to join in the review of Martin the Warrior. We cover all the good in this book, our beloved characters, and what was a miss in this book and give our final review for this book! It's a packed episode and a packed couch! Hosted on A…

The doors are locked and it's Pete, Braden, KD and Matthias as we take a look at the fun, the weird, the fanfiction of the Redwall fandom! Intro/Outro Music is by: Cory Gray. Medieval Tension 30s. Song is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.By [email protected]

Join hosts Collin and Trevor as they close out Book Three: The Battle of Marshank! In this episode, Trevor and Collin warm up to this podcasting thing after recovering from sickness. We toss up some ideas about Felldoh and Brome and how this compares to Marshank and Noonvale. We ponder some of the heavier themes presented in this book and try and f…

We’re completing the Old Kingdom trilogy and becoming Abhorsens in our own right. We discuss Lirael’s interiority, forgive Sam for his book 2 failings, start a cult dedicated to Mogget worship, and consider how this series helped inspire the current YA fantasy horror boom. We went to the ninth gate and returned, what did you do this weekend? And re…